The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colourful streamers and confetti ...

More than 100 boats moor up in Little Venice this early May bank holiday ... boats parade (9pm Sunday), allowing the owners to really show off their vessels. Think Christmas, on the canal ...

Libreria Acqua Alta bookshop in Venice stacks his books in boats to protect them from getting ruined during high tide. Books are piled on boats, bathtubs, and whatever can float. There is a giant ...